Bursitis inflammation causes pains such as “tennis elbow”. It’s caused by repeated movement of certain joints and can be treated at home.
sports injuries
Kidney stones – symptoms, causes and treatment
Kidney stones: find out the causes, symptoms (including renal colic), tests and treatments. Also, how to prevent kidney stones from recurring.
Heel pain – plantar fasciitis
Heel pain is most commonly caused by plantar fasciitis, a chronic overuse injury of the thick band of tissue on the sole of the foot, known as the plantar fascia.
How long do hip and knee replacements last?
Asking how long your replacement will last is a common question before surgery, now a new review of the evidence has come up with some answers.
Muscle aches and pains
General muscular aches and pains are often caused by unaccustomed use or overuse of muscles. Find out what products are available for muscle aches and pains.
How do medications help osteoarthritis?
In a systematic review of the evidence so far, anti-inflammatory drugs seem to have the best results, while others appear ineffective.
Mobilisation in intensive care
Researchers investigated whether a goal-directed mobilisation intervention delivered to critically ill patients in the SICU improved mobility, reduced length of stay and increased functional independence, this is what they found.
Corticosteroid injections
Corticosteroids are medicines used to treat inflammation. Depending on the condition, steroid injections can relieve pain for several weeks to months.
More exercise equals less disease
Researchers assess the dose-response association between total physical activity levels and risk of five chronic conditions.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic (ongoing) problems with generalised pain, tenderness and muscle stiffness, plus increased response to touch.
